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New Delhi, Jan 28: Reaching out to Muslims, BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi today said she was against "divisive politics" and that she was contesting the polls on development plank. "My religion is that of humanity. I've never believed in divisive politics. Hindu Muslim Sikh Isai apas mein hai bhai bhai (All are brothers)," Bedi said addressing a rally in Seelampur constituency. Bedi

New Delhi, Jan 28: The army on Wednesday honoured Colonel Munindra Nath Rai, who died fighting militants in Kashmir's Pulwama district, just a day after he was awarded a Republic Day gallantry medal. Lt Gen Subrata Saha, GOC of the army's 15 Corps, led the wreath laying ceremony at the Badami Bagh cantonment headquarters in Srinagar. The army also honoured Sanjeevan Singh of the Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi, Jan 27: Rahul Gandhi today hit the campaign trail in Delhi, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of resorting to "personal PR" without delivering anything concrete in eight months and favouring only a few industrialists. Holding his first roadshow for the February 7 Assembly polls, the Congress Vice President expressed confidence that the party will stage a comeback here. "NDA is in

, Jan 27: Hindu groups on Tuesday welcomed a Tamil Nadu government directive that barred a bureaucrat from preaching Christianity in the state because such activities were likely to cause communal disharmony and disturb public order. Chief secretary of Tamil Nadu K Gnanadesikan wrote to IAS officer C Umashankar last week and said his "preaching and propagating activities" scheduled between January

New Delhi, Jan 27: As US President Barack Obama left India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his visit has taken the bilateral relations to a new level and opened a new chapter. "Farewell @WhiteHouse! Your visit has taken India-USA ties to a new level & opened a new chapter. Wish you a safe journey," Modi tweeted as Obama took off for Saudi Arabia, concluding his three-day trip here. The

New Delhi, Jan 27: US President Barack Obama today left for Saudi Arabia, wrapping up his three-day visit here during which both the countries broke a seven-year logjam to operationalise a landmark civil nuclear deal, besides enhancing defence and trade ties. Obama, accompanied by his wife Michelle, folded his hands in a traditional "namaste" and waved before boarding Air Force One at the Palam

New Delhi, Jan 27: "Sisters and brothers of India", is how US President Barack Obama addressed a town hall style gathering here Tuesday, stressing that the ties between the two countries can be the "defining partnership of the century". In his speech at the Siri Fort Auditorium before a gathering largely comprising young people, students, NGOs and diplomats, Obama said: "I believe that the

New Delhi, Jan 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wooed US investors promising a predictable tax regime, removing "remaining uncertainties" and an open business environment as President Barack Obama pledged USD 4 billion in investment for trade with India. At the same time, Obama flagged US concerns over trade barriers, intellectual property rights and sought consistency and simplicity in

New Delhi, Jan 26: The India-US CEO Forum began Monday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama present along with top business honchos of both countries.India Inc is led by Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry. The other CEOs who are expected to be present are Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director (CMD), Reliance Industries Ltd; Gautam Adani, chairman, Adani

New Delhi, Jan 26: Multi-hued images of India's rich cultural diversity and military might as well as achievements in diverse fields unfolded today at the 66th Republic Day parade which had a US President--Barack Obama--as the Chief Guest for the first time. As the nearly two-hour-long parade, showcasing the country's 'unity in diversity' marched down the Rajpath in drizzle and overcast skies